Nestled in one of Niskayuna's most desirable neighborhoods, 1171 Ruffner Road presents a rare opportunity for buyers with vision. This home is in need of significant updating and renovation, but its solid construction, great layout, and exceptional location make it well worth the investment. Whether you're looking to restore its original charm or create your dream home from the ground up, the possibilities here are truly endless.
The true showpiece of this property lies just beyond the back door. Lovingly cultivated over the past 30+ years, the backyard is a breathtaking botanical retreat that reflects decades of passion and dedication. Mature flowering gardens, fruit-bearing trees, and thoughtfully placed plantings create a peaceful, ever-changing landscape that simply cannot be replicated overnight. Every season brings new colors, blooms, and harvests, making this an extraordinary setting for gardeners, nature lovers, or anyone seeking a private outdoor sanctuary.
Properties offering this combination of incredible potential, a premier Niskayuna location, and such a remarkable landscape are few and far between. Bring your contractor, your imagination, and your vision--this is your chance to transform a home with amazing bones into something truly spectacular while preserving one of the area's most cherished gardens.
Pending
$325,000
1171 Ruffner Road, Niskayuna, NY 12309
3beds
1,798sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1956
0.7 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid constructionAmazing bonesPrivate outdoor sanctuaryFruit-bearing treesMature flowering gardensBreathtaking botanical retreatThoughtfully placed plantings
- 67 days
- 129
- 4
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
KW Platform 518-724-5800,
Kyle R DeMeo 518-269-6588
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202621940
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Foyer
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Heated,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,798
- Total interior livable area: 1,798 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,798
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.7 Acres
- Features: Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 422400 50.11281
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Cedar, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Niskayuna
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $377,800
- Annual tax amount: $8,702
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,810/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Pending sale | $325,000$181/sqft |
Source:  Global MLS #202621940 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+170.8%$181/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202621940 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/1987 | Sold | $120,000$67/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2017 | $8,703 | $255,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $255,000 +73.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $147,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $147,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $147,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $147,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $147,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $147,100 |
| 2000 | -- | $147,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12309
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rosendale
- High: Niskayuna
Source: Global MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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